Study Sports Sociology — David Kessler

David Kessler

Educational History

Northwestern University at the Family Institute, Evanston, IL

Masters Program in Counseling Psychology, June 20, 2009

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Science, April 25, 2004 Cum Laude

Double Major: Psychology, Sociology

G.P.A (Psychology) 3.89

Relevant Coursework

• Group and Organizational Dynamics
• Evaluation & Treatment of Trauma Disorders
• Psychopathology Through the Adult Life Course
• Concepts in Behavior Analysis
• Individuals & Systems: Psychodynamic Viewpoints
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Relevant Clinical Experience

Center For Contextual Change, Skokie, IL
August  2009 – Present

Research Coordinator/Therapist

• Provides individual Trauma focused psychotherapy for clients (adults, adolescents, families, and children.)
• Provides group psychotherapy for adults
• Participates in weekly supervision and weekly group supervision that includes clinical case presentations.
• Develops and directs all of the Research at Center for Contextual Change
• Provides trainings on the neurobiological aspects of Trauma and ADHD as well as treatment implications.

Saint Mary’s of Nazareth Out Patient Behavioral Health, Chicago, IL
August 2008 – June 2009

Clinical intern – 780 hours

• Provided individual psychotherapy for clients (adults, adolescents, families, and children.)
• Provided group psychotherapy for adult and adolescent clients
• Participated in weekly supervision and biweekly group supervision that includes clinical case presentations.
• Developed and implemented mental health assessments and individual therapeutic treatment planning.
• High paced clinic services 3K+ clients a month with pathology ranging from Adjustment to Personality disorders

Far Northwest Counseling Center, Chicago, IL
August 2007 – July 2008 Clinical intern – 740 hours

• Provided individual psychotherapy for clients (adults, adolescents, and children.)
• Participated in weekly supervision that includes clinical case presentations.
• Developed and implemented mental health assessments and individual therapeutic treatment planning.
• Conducted phone intakes for new clients, management of ongoing process notes and billing.

Project Eye to Eye, Golf Middle School, IL
August 2007- Present

Director

• Created Illinois chapter
• Recruited, trained and managed staff
• Created and implemented therapeutic art curriculum for children with learning disabilities
• Created training manual for future chapter development and management guidelines
• Supervised undergraduate practicum student
• Acted as a Mentor to children

Tavistock Group Relations Conference, Northwestern University, IL
January 26^th-28^th, 2007 & 2009

Participant

• Participated in an experiential conference on group and organizational dynamics with a focus on issues of leadership, authority, member roles, group tasks, and gender issues.

Lambs Farm, Libertyville, IL
October 2004 – November 2006

Behavior Specialist

• Designed, implemented, trained, monitored, and analyzed behavior programs and crisis intervention.
• Acted as a liaison between Lambs Farm and the counselors/psychiatrists who provided services to clients

Center for Disability Services, Kalamazoo, MI
August 2003 – April 2004

Respite Care – 805 hours

• Developed projects; skill building, personal narratives, stress reduction to meet individual needs
• Implemented behavioral protocol
• Provided a mentoring relationship for emotionally impaired adolescents
• Implemented behavioral protocol

Alliance Senior Day Services, Kalamazoo, MI
January 2002 – February 2004

Advanced Undergraduate Practicum Student – 350 hours

• Developed and implemented behavioral protocol; collected data; trained and supervised undergraduate practicum students; monitored performance management

Undergraduate practicum – 215 hours

• Implemented behavioral protocols; collected data

Research Experience

The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Research Assistant

Depression, Relationship Distress, and Couples Project September 2008 – January 2009

• Used SASB to code distressed couples’ interactions

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Research Assistant

Behavioral Assessment & Management of Dehydration in Older Adults
February 2004 – April 2004

• Collected and analyzed data; assisted with implementation of behavioral protocols

Research Assistant

The Effects of Individual and Group Incentives on High Performance
January 2004 – April 2004

• Collected and analyzed data; scheduled participants

Research Assistant

Reducing Stereotypy of Children with Autism Using ‘Reinforcer Displacement’
October 2003 – January 2004

• Collected data, logged behaviors, assisted in management of participants

Research Assistant

Perceived Vulnerability as a Risk Factor for Acquaintance Rape
October 2003 – December 2003

• Collected data; logged and coded behaviors and responses

Research Assistant

The Effectiveness of Communication Skills Training in Marital Therapy
August 2002 – April 2003

• Coded and logged responses from therapy sessions; participated in interobserver agreement; graphed data

Teaching Experience

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Teaching Assistant

Advanced Research Methods March 2009 – Present

• Lead weekly discussion groups of 8 students in the development of an honors thesis
• Graded assignments and thesis proposals
• Provided office hours for students needing assistance

Group and Organizational Dynamics January 2008 – March 2009

• Led weekly discussion groups of 20 students to clarify theoretical concepts
• Assisted in presentation of new concepts
• Provided office hours for students needing assistance
• Graded integrated essay tests

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Teaching Assistant

Abnormal Psychology August 2001 – April 2002

• Lectured to students
• Assisted in the presentation of new concepts
• Graded assignments

Awards and Honors

Psi-Chi National Psychology Honors Fraternity 2003 – Present

Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society 2004 – Present

Skills

American Sign Language (level 1)